Business Visa
🇿🇦 South Africa visas · Business
What it is
For entrepreneurs investing in or establishing a business in South Africa. Requires minimum capital contribution and a business plan endorsed by DTIC.
Key facts
- Category
- Business
- Duration
- Up to 3 years initially, renewable. Pathway to PR.
- Processing time
- Up to 8 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- Dependants
- Yes
- How to apply
- Vac
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (Immigration Act §15)
- ZAR 1,520
Key requirements
- Minimum capital contribution of ZAR 5 million (waivable for certain prioritised sectors)
- Business plan and feasibility study
- Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) endorsement
- Commitment to employ 60% South African citizens/PRs within 24 months
- Police clearance and medical reports
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 30 July 2026.